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Weed control between flagstone

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Posted: Apr/29/2008 1:48 PM PST

I've tried the boiling water, trying to be Earth friendly, I've tried the Roundup spray on, but that doesn't work well either. Or does it need to be reapplied multiple times?? Anyone have a remedy? Trying to dig between the stones just loosens them - getting frustrated
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Posted: Apr/29/2008 4:05 PM PST

Did you try vinegar? I have heard that works.
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Posted: Apr/29/2008 5:20 PM PST

Hot glue.
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Posted: Apr/30/2008 3:27 AM PST

I've done the vinegar. The weeds turn brown and die. It could be unsightly and then if there are any seeds in the soil, they'll pop up later.
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Posted: Apr/30/2008 6:21 AM PST

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Originally posted by stereoman
Hot glue.


Stereoman, please explain - I don't want to stick to the flagstone!!
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Posted: Apr/30/2008 6:22 AM PST

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Originally posted by witt
I've done the vinegar. The weeds turn brown and die. It could be unsightly and then if there are any seeds in the soil, they'll pop up later.

Any type of vinegar? Diluted or straight? SOunds cheap and user friendly to me -and I can just repeat for second wave of weeds...
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Posted: Apr/30/2008 1:01 PM PST

Is this an established walkway or patio? If it were possible to lift them, spray round up, put down thick newspaper or grass cloth, remulch? and then relay your flagstone.

If you cannot lift the stones, then any vinegar will do the trick. You might also try the preen product that keeps seeds from germinating in that area.

Good luck and tidy gardening. LB
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Posted: Apr/30/2008 7:31 PM PST

How about the little flamethrower thingy from the other WEEDS thread?
I think a blowtorch would work well too
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Posted: May/02/2008 4:44 PM PST

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Originally posted by Aurora
How about the little flamethrower thingy from the other WEEDS thread?
I think a blowtorch would work well too

I'd be far too dangerous with one of those things
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Posted: May/02/2008 4:45 PM PST

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Originally posted by yardgranny6
You might also try the preen product that keeps seeds from germinating in that area.

Good luck and tidy gardening. LB

I have tried the 'fertilizer/weed preventer every year and I hope it is at least fertilizing, because I can't tell it's doing anything to prevent weeds!
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